Efrawg

Efrawg is a fictional amphibious predator commonly featured in fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing games. It is typically described as a large frog- or toad-like creature with a bulky body, strong hind legs, and rough, damp skin that helps it blend into marshy environments. Coloration often ranges from olive green to brown, with mottling that breaks up its outline among reeds and mud. In many depictions, a prominent throat sac and a loud croak are notable traits.

Efrawgs are usually solitary, ambush predators. They spend much of the day concealed in shallow water, mud, or dense vegetation, waiting for prey such as small mammals, birds, other amphibians, and large insects. Their favored tactic is to spring from cover and seize prey, sometimes dragging it underwater or into thick vegetation. In some sources, the croak of an efrawg can stun, confuse, or otherwise disorient nearby creatures, giving the animal a brief advantage in closing distance. The exact nature of this effect—whether sonic, magical, or chemical—varies by setting.

Habitat typically includes wetlands, swamps, riverbanks, and seasonally flooded plains. They are associated with wetland biomes and are adapted to moist environments in temperate to tropical climates, depending on the campaign or fiction. Reproduction is usually described as laying eggs in still water, with hatchlings that begin life feeding on small aquatic organisms.

In game lore and fantasy anthologies, efrawgs provide challenging encounters for mid-level parties and serve as a staple of swamp ecosystems. Regional variants may feature tougher hides, minor venom, or social or territorial behaviors that alter their threat level.